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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 411.46 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 411.46 and 201.03 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 411.46 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/411.46 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 411.46 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 82,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,713.76/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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